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England Community Lions v Western Australia

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England Community Lions v Western Australia

Author : Dave Parkinson

England Community Lions v Western Australia

England Community Lions became the first touring side to beat Western Australia since 1975, battling to a 22-0 win in the First Test of the two-game series.

It was a performance full of character, with tough defence and attacking chances taken by the touring side.

It was a complete team performance with the sum of the parts greater than any individual.

The backs did a good job when things were difficult, communication and connection were evident, while the forwards continued to show up even at times when discipline lapsed and the visitors found themselves reduced to eleven men.

There was nothing in the game for much of the first half, and in fact, Western Australia had the better territory.

However, the Lions’ defence was superb against a big pack.

The tourists’ first opportunity came six minutes in, when from a penalty, they moved into the WA twenty, but home fullback Bailey Millar scooped up a low kick.

WA player-coach Delane Edwards

WA player-coach Delane Edwards broke in the next set only for the Lions to scramble and Craig McShane was tackled high behind his line by Duane Butler and a short skirmish brought nothing more than the drop out.

Leon Crellin came up with a great intercept in the 17th minute but was injured in the tackle and had to be withdrawn, although he did make a return in the second half.

Millar was held up over the line after 19 minutes, but the Lions struck right back with Ben Shulver winning consecutive penalties and Danny Rowse kicked the tourists into a 2-0 lead after 21 minutes.

Skipper Chris Siddons cut through the middle for the Lions but his pass only found WA hands and Jake Moore was sinbinned after 29 minutes following a clash with Corban Daniels.

Moments later, the Community Lions stretched their advantage when a Rowse torpedo kick bounced and the onrushing Lewis Price contested to collect and go past Te Toa Parkinson for the score and Rowse converted for an 8-0 advantage.

Keelyn Tuuta-Edwards bustled forward and two quick penalties brought another sinbin from referee Byron Devene as Elliott Cousins held on too long in the 34th minute.

Five minutes into the new half the Hunslet connection worked a treat as Danny Rowse put a towering kick up, Craig McShane chased through to collect and fired the pass left for Jake Dearden to slide over. Rowse goaled and it was 14-0.

Luke-David Wells-Talamaivao was put on report after 50 minutes for a challenge on Cousins, and the Lions rolled forward again.

Tuuta-Edwards had a try disallowed after 56 minutes for obstruction by Tyler Moeau. Moeau and Tuuta-Edwards conceded a further penalty after holding down Charlie Tomlinson and Rowse goaled from 35 metres.

Straight from the restart Craig and Jack McShane combined to cover forty metres.

Julian Wilson Wyllie was sinbinned for WA after 64 minutes and the Lions took advantage four minutes later.

A deep kick from Rowse drew an error from Millar and a quick scrum move saw Connor Parkinson feed before the ball was quickly worked to Craig McShane who released at just the right moment for Price to charge in at the corner for his second try.

Rowse converted from the touchline, his fifth goal, and the Lions defence roared them to a memorable victory.

Western Australia:

Bailey Millar, Ryan Woolley, Corban Daniels, Rangitukia Teirney, Te Toa Parkinson; Delane Edwards, Edward Shand; Joell Irvine, Taurean Sheehan (C), Onisimo Tagicakibau, Tyler Moeau, Brandon White, Duane Butler. Subs (All used): Luke-David Wells-Talamaivao, Jarrad Smith, Keelyn Tuuta-Edwards, Julian Wilson Wyllie. 18th-man (Not used) Tom Fry.

England Community Lions:

Craig McShane, Connor Parkinson, Leon Crellin, Jake Dearden, Lewis Price; Dom Wear, Danny Rowse; Jamie Tracey, Jack McShane, Chris Siddons, Jake Moore, Ben Shulver, Charlie Tomlinson. Subs (All used): Ellison Holgate, Keiran Glen, Matty Stableford, Elliott Cousins. 18th-man (Not used) Conor Taylor.

Tries: Price (35, 68) Dearden (45).
Goals: Rowse 5/5.

Referee: Byron Devene

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England Community Lions U16s and U18s

englandrugbyleague — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:11:37 +0000

England Community Lions U16s and U18s

Author : England Community Lions

England Community Lions U16s and U18s

England Community Lions have named extended train-on squads at Under-16s and Under-18s age groups as they prepare for a busy few months of internationals for both age groups.

The Under-16s have named 39 players, a number that will later be trimmed following a trial on 13th May and will take on Wales in Wales on 3rd June.

Before home internationals against Scotland (18th June), Ireland (2nd September) and Wales (16th September).

The players not selected from that trial game will still have a representative opportunity when a Lions Regional Selection take on a French Regional side in England during July.

23 clubs across the country are represented through the Under-16s programme this term.

Here is the full train-on squad with players listed alongside their clubs:

Jaylen Conway (Hensingham)
Henley Donnan (Hensingham)
Theo Crowe (Hensingham)
Arben Pervizaj (Hensingham)
Xenden Callander (Lowca)
Mathew Creasey (Wath Brow Hornets)
Alfie Cox (Wath Brow Hornets)
Layton Dockray (Wath Brow Hornets)
Diego Walker (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Jack Bibey (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Dylan Hughes (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Jack Reed (Leigh Miners Rangers)
Lloyd Stainton (Egremont Rangers)
Nathaniel Parker (West Bank Bears)
Ethan Gaffney (West Bank Bears)
Zak Mannion (West Bank Bears)
Alfie Leyland (West Bank Bears)
Ethan Sykes (Rochdale Mayfield)
Liam Kershaw (Birkenshaw Bluedogs)
Zavier Dele Charley (Salford City Roosters)
Leo Morley (Salford City Roosters)
Oliver Shallcross (West Hull)
Kian Goodhand (West Hull)
Harry Bates (Saddleworth Rangers)
Elliot Robson (Shaw Cross Sharks ARLFC)
Jack Jones (Shaw Cross Sharks ARLFC)
Alex Golightly (Bentley ARLFC)
Harry Deakin (Bentley ARLFC)
Bradley Bullock (Lock Lane)
Evan Irwin (Lock Lane)
Jayden Aaron (Ashton Bears)
Lucas Mulqueeney (Crosfields)
Lewis Pilling (Blackbrook Royals)
Deiniol Geleziunas (Queensbury)
Jack McCarthy (Woolston Rovers)
Stanley Beaumont (Hull Wyke)
Tyler Sykes (Dewsbury Celtic)
Kenzie Witty (Heworth)
Dylan Whitham (Cas Panthers)

Thirty-six players from 24 clubs have made the Under-18 Train on squad including six who played for the Lions Under-16s last term. b

Ruben Ruane, Fletcher Holgate, Harrison Dodd, Marcus Geener, Oliver Smart and Joshua Langley.

While Sam Murtagh and Harry Sheridan, who have recently starred in the opening rounds of the National Conference League.

Also Challenge Cup for Kells and Rochdale Mayfield respectively have been selected in the initial squad and Brentwood Eels are represented by Taylor Giroud.

The Under-18s programme mirrors that of the Under-16s.

The squad set to be trimmed following a trial on 13th May and will then take on Wales in Wales on 3rd June before home internationals against Scotland (18th June), Ireland (2nd September) and Wales (16th September).

Here is the squad including players’ name and clubs.

Daniel Knott (Dalton)
Sam Murtagh (Kells)
Dylan Grears (Kells)
Harley Nelson (Kells)
Joe Lewis (Siddal)
Henry Ogden (Siddal)
Jacob Rushforth (Siddal)
Oliver Smart (Siddal)
Henry Parkin (Emley Moor)
James Surtees (Shaw Cross Sharks)
Devan Sharp (Wath Brow Hornets)
Miller Dalton (Hensingham)
Fletcher Holgate (Hensingham)
Joshua Hopkins (Leigh East)
Cameron Robinson (Waterhead Warriors)
Adam Robinson (Waterhead Warriors)
Harrison Dodd (Waterhead Warriors)
Harry Barker (Waterhead Warriors)
Marcus Geener (Saddleworth Rangers)
Scott Simmons (Orrell St James)
Ruben Ruane (Blackbrook Royals)
Luke Sutcliffe (Blackbrook Royals)
Joshua Langley (Blackbrook Royals)
Malachi Price (Wigan St Judes)
George Jamieson (Salford City Roosters)
Joe Dyson-Sanderson (Newsome Panthers)
Armand Jozsef Palinkas (Milford)
Callum Cottington (Ashton Bears)
Ben Metcalfe (Rochdale Mayfield)
Harry Sheridan (Rochdale Mayfield)
Jack Lawler (West Hull)
Alfie Hough (Hindley)
Charlie Harrison (Dewsbury Moor)
Taylor Giroud (Brentwood Eels)
Lewis Davies (Pilkington Recs)
Theo Roberts (Skirlaugh)

England Community Lions management wish to congratulate every player on their selection and journey so far.

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Here is the full train-on squad with players listed alongside their clubs:

Here is the squad including players’ name and clubs.

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